House: Season 6, Episode 10 The Down Low
(11 Jan. 2010)
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House: Season 6, Episode 10 The Down Low
(11 Jan. 2010)
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| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Hugh Laurie | ... | ||
| Lisa Edelstein | ... | ||
| Omar Epps | ... | ||
| Robert Sean Leonard | ... | ||
| Jennifer Morrison | ... |
Dr. Allison Cameron
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| Jesse Spencer | ... | ||
| Peter Jacobson | ... | ||
| Olivia Wilde | ... | ||
| Ethan Embry | ... |
Mickey
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| Sasha Alexander | ... |
Nora
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| Nick Chinlund | ... | ||
| Paul Zies | ... |
Marco
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| Preston James Hillier | ... |
Tommy
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| Sean Carrigan | ... |
Guy
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| Rosalie Vega | ... | ||
When drug dealer Mickey mysteriously collapses while negotiating a sale, his partner-in-crime, Eddie, accompanies him to Princeton Plainsboro for treatment. But with a major deal pending, Mickey is not forthcoming with the necessary personal information the team needs to treat him. As Mickey's condition worsens, the team resorts to old-fashioned detective work to solve the case. Meanwhile, House and Wilson compete for the affection of a new neighbor, and Chase, Thirteen and Taub attempt to play a practical joke on Foreman. Written by FOX Publicity
A movie can stand on many things beyond writing and they usually have a bigger scope and a more ample world, but on the confines of a hospital a TV show requires extremely good writing. That's what makes good television and that's what made house great for 3 seasons.
With the team change on season 4 it seems the ability to blend character development with the medical cases was reduced, but there were still very strong episodes.
Now, with the nice version of house and uncharacteristic cases that really don't stand out, this show is beginning to display serious writing problems. There is still some wit, but mostly in the dynamic duo of House\Wilson; every other dynamic is just moving about, completely without north or proper placement.
This episode makes a strong case towards the above and it really is a shame, because what was once one of the best shows on television is looking old and unoriginal. It seems to be carrying to much baggage and being dragged down by it.
Hire better writers or put it to sleep.